Optical coherence tomography evaluation of idiopathic macular hole treatment by gas-assisted posterior vitreous detachment
Contribuinte(s) |
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) |
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Data(s) |
18/03/2015
18/03/2015
01/08/2001
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Resumo |
PURPOSE: To report a case of idiopathic macular hole, with vitreoretinal traction confirmed by optical coherence tomography that was successfully treated by a single intravitreous perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas bubble injection.METHODS: Case report. A 65-year-old patient with idiopathic macular hole (stage 2, one eye) received an intravitreous gas injection and was prospectively followed with optical coherence tomography.RESULTS: A complete posterior vitreous detachment was achieved within 6 weeks after gas injection. Visual acuity improved from 20/80 to 20/25 by 10 months of followup. Optical coherence tomography disclosed vitreoretinal traction release and macular hole closure. No complications were related to the procedure.CONCLUSION: This simple procedure can assist a complete posterior vitreous detachment with relief of the hyaloid-foveolar traction, facilitating macular hole closure. (C) 2001 by Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. |
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264-266 |
Identificador |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9394(00)00903-X American Journal Of Ophthalmology. New York: Elsevier Science Inc, v. 132, n. 2, p. 264-266, 2001. 0002-9394 http://hdl.handle.net/11449/116804 10.1016/S0002-9394(00)00903-X WOS:000170168800024 |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Elsevier B.V. |
Relação |
American Journal Of Ophthalmology |
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closedAccess |
Tipo |
info:eu-repo/semantics/article |